Wetlands Ecologist

Job Title Wetlands Ecologist

Vacancy No VN4967

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type Full-Time

Advert

• 3+ years experience as an ecologist, specializing in wetlands in the environmental consulting industry.
• Degree (B.Sc.) in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.Sc. is considered an asset) and registered as, or ability to obtain registration with, one of the PRO-10 in Alberta (e.g., P.Biol.) as set out in the Professional Responsibilities in Completion and Assurance of Wetland Science, Design and Engineering work in Alberta.
• Desire to attain certification as an Authenticating Wetlands Professional.
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional advancement through exposure to varied and technically challenging work including multi-disciplinary projects and mentorship from a variety of senior technical experts.
• Promote and maintain a positive work environment through a culture of teamwork and One Team approach.
• Opportunities to participate in SLR’s Research and Innovation (R&I) Program to support the advancement of innovation and technology within and outside of the business.

Company Overview

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 600+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

Job Description

Working closely with our Canada-wide Ecology and Biodiversity Team, you’ll prepare health and safety plans, coordinate field events, conduct the full scope of field work programs (including wildlife surveys, nest sweeps, etc.), data management and analysis, and technical report preparation. You will be supported by our team to build skills and proficiencies working with clients and regulators to develop technical scopes of work, prepare proposals, and manage and deliver projects. Success in this role will require the ability to manage competing priorities and assignments, as well as maintain the ability to remain flexible, independent, and possess a significant attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and synthesize scientific literature, existing data sets and secondary source material for technical reports, proposals, and meetings.
• Lead the execution of field programs across the province.
• Analyze and interpret data, and prepare technical reports.
• Identify potential impacts to ecosystems resulting from land use changes, and recommend suitable mitigation to avoid and/or reduce potential impacts.
• Assist in the development, management, and maintenance of complex technical projects involving client portfolios, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Provide effective leadership, support, and training to junior staff.
• Provide technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with subconsultants and contractors.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation plan, including benefits, vacation, RRSP contribution, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm).
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Degree (B.Sc.) in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.Sc. is considered an asset), and ability to register as a P. Biol.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a special focus in wetlands.
• Understanding of Alberta’s Water Act and the Alberta Wetland Policy.
• Experience in completing desktop assessments and field surveys for wetland assessment for Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms/Reports.
• Ability to work with and/or manage multi-disciplinary teams both in Alberta and across Canada.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Country Canada
Office Calgary; Edmonton; Grande Prairie